The antiviral drug "Vitafel" is an immunoglobulin. The domestic manufacturer produces series for different animals - goats, horses, oxen, cats.
This product is easy to use and highly effective. Vitafel globulin for cats, the instructions for which are printed and included with the ampoule, is a transparent, white, yellow, light brown serum. May have sediment, which should be shaken before use.
pharmachologic effect
The drug is available in the form of whey and protein fraction, the action is aimed at increasing the animal’s immunity. Used for preventive and therapeutic purposes. Vitafel serum, like the fraction, is created on the basis of immunoglobulins obtained from the blood of artificially infected cats. Weakened types of pathogens were introduced into the animals' bodies, after which the immune system produced antibodies to them. Subsequently, blood was taken from the animals and immunoglobulins were isolated, which became the basis of the drug. Serum for cats is used in the treatment and prevention of the following diseases: Panleukopenia (feline distemper). Chlamydia. Infectious rhinotracheitis. Conjunctivitis. Calcivirosis. The above pathologies are classified as a group with a high degree of infection and severe consequences for the animal, therefore Vitafel is advisable to use both in preventive measures and in severe cases of disease.
The relationship between the pathogen and the age of the pet
Distemper, also known as panleukopenia, also known as viral enteritis, parvoviral gastroenteritis. The disease has many names, but none of them change the essence - this is a deadly infection that does not spare cats at any age. And yet, each age group has its own degree of threat.
Newborn kittens that were infected in the womb are at greatest risk. The survival rate for this category of patients is only 10%. Moreover, plague most often progresses rapidly. The following signs appear first:
- In children, immobilization occurs;
- kittens stop nursing;
- The animals squeak pitifully, waiting for help.
Despite all the measures taken, the symptoms of the disease persist and young patients, unfortunately, soon die.
Survival rates for adults are slightly better. Moreover, the older the animal, the more successfully it fights the disease, and the weaker its signs of panlecopenia.
Such cats have a 30-60% chance of recovery.
Older animals no longer have the same strength of body and immune system as animals in their prime, so the mortality rate from distemper among them is as high as among small kittens.
Instructions for use
Despite the wide range of indications, the drug is prescribed by a veterinarian after examination. Immunoglobulin is also necessary during periods of pronounced clinical symptoms. Passive immunity in an animal lasts at least 2 weeks after vaccination. Serum for cats Vitafel is prescribed not only for the prevention of these diseases, but also when the animal enters a risk zone, such as: Staying in a nursery where contact with unvaccinated or infected animals is possible. Attending public events with the participation of other cats, exhibitions. Sale of young or adult livestock. Mating, planning a cat's pregnancy. In some cases, it is administered to a lactating female so that colostral immunity of the younger generation is formed. Vaccination of kittens before sale. The drug is often prescribed for many reasons. It is effective for animals of all ages and can be administered by both the veterinarian and the owner - into the withers, under the skin. Available in liquid form for injection. It is easy to use and has the advantage of a short treatment period – up to 3-4 doses. Partial analogues are Globfel, Imunofan, Fosprenil. Their cost may be lower, but the course of treatment lasts up to 7-8 days.
special instructions
Vitafel is safe and non-toxic. Do not use the product if it contains insoluble sediment, mold or flakes. It is not recommended to use the medicine after the expiration date or if the packaging is damaged.
Avoid contact of Vitafel serum with mucous membranes, eyes or skin. In case of contact, remove any remaining drug immediately with warm running water. To store the medicine, use places inaccessible to children and animals.
Information from Rosselkhoznadzor
https://www.fsvps.ru/fsvps/regLicensing/farmnews/farmnews_007.html About the circulation of drugs from a non-existent manufacturer December 01, 2016 The Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance informs all subjects of drug circulation that the territorial departments of Rosselkhoznadzor have During control and surveillance activities, the sale of drugs produced by LLC NPBC "Liniya Alba" (Moscow) is repeatedly revealed (Vitacan-S serum, Vitafel-S serum, Vitacan globulin, Vitafel globulin - hereinafter referred to as drugs) .
The drugs are counterfeit, since LLC NPBC "Liniya Alba" does not have a license to produce medicines for veterinary use. Sales of drugs entail administrative and criminal liability.
We draw the attention of all participants in the pharmaceutical market that drugs are not produced in accordance with the requirements of good manufacturing practice rules - their quality, effectiveness and safety cannot be guaranteed.
Additionally, we inform you that the sale of medicinal products for veterinary use can only be carried out by manufacturers who have a license for the production of medicinal products for veterinary use (in terms of the sale of medicinal products produced by them) and wholesale and retail trade organizations (including individual entrepreneurs) who have a license for pharmaceutical activities .
Advantages and disadvantages
Before using Vitafel C serum for your pet, consult your doctor and independently analyze all the advantages and disadvantages of this drug. Perhaps in your case it makes sense to use not Vitafel S, but one of its functional analogues.
Table: pros and cons of Vitafel S
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Compound
The drug is available under the name Vitafel and Vitafel S for cats, the price of which is higher. The first product is serum, the second is a protein fraction - it contains a portion of substances obtained from the blood of infected animals. The difference from whey is in globulin, protein. It is generally accepted that such a medicine is accepted more quickly by the immune system, but both drugs are considered effective. The medicine contains antibodies produced by cats in response to feline distemper, chlamydia, infectious rhinotracheitis, calcivirosis and herpes conjunctivitis. Diseases without proper treatment can lead to a chronic form or death of the animal, and therefore require urgent treatment.
Treatment methods
You can start treatment only when there is no doubt about the correctness of the diagnosis. And this does not depend on the dubious knowledge of the owner, who determines the disease “by eye,” but on a medical examination, clinical picture and laboratory blood test. Medical therapy involves complex treatment aimed at eliminating the symptoms of infection.
However, there are also so-called “traditional healers” who offer a very dubious method - drinking the animal with vodka. Let's consider both options.
Dosage
Vitafel S for cats, instructions, the price of which makes the drug affordable, is administered subcutaneously as a preventive measure in the amount of 1 injection. One dose is 1 ampoule if the animal weighs up to 10 kg. If the pet's body weight exceeds this figure, inject 2 ampoules - one at a time, with an interval of 24 hours. To treat conjunctivitis, use 1 drop for kittens 2 times a day in each eye, for adult animals - 2. For rhinitis, instill 1 drop into each nostril three times a day for kittens, 2 drops for mature animals. For the treatment of these diseases, subcutaneous injections are used in the indicated dosages 3 to 4 times. The interval between administrations should be from 12 to 24 hours. Parallel treatment with antibiotics, the use of vitamin complexes, and symptomatic medications are allowed.
Indications for use
Vitafel is used to treat and prevent viral diseases in cats:
- panleukopenia,
- infectious rhinotracheitis,
- calicivirus,
- herpetic conjunctivitis,
- chlamydia.
"Vitafel" is a medicinal product containing purified gamma globulins and beta globulins from the blood serum of hyperimmunized cats.
The drug is prescribed for prophylaxis before mating, cat exhibitions or visits to public events, when changing housing or when selling kittens, as well as for animals in dysfunctional nurseries, lambed cats and kittens born from suspicious cats.
Contraindications and precautions
A wide spectrum of action, convenient use, and quick results make the drug in demand. According to research, there are minimal side effects and allergic reactions to it due to its composition: no preservatives or dangerous additional ingredients are used in production. However, in rare cases, an allergic reaction of the animal is observed. To exclude it, the drug is instilled into the eye or nose in the amount of 1 drop; if injected under the skin, then only 0.25 ampoules. After this, monitor the pet’s reaction. If there is no change, administer the remaining dose within 20 minutes. If there is a sharp deterioration in the cat’s condition, with the appearance of a rash, redness of the mucous membranes, and a slow heartbeat, a conclusion is drawn about an allergy. The instructions indicate that anaphylactic shock is extremely rare, but possible. To avoid this, doctors advise giving the animal antihistamines in parallel with the use of Vitafel. For 5 kg of cat weight, take half a tablet of Suprastin. It is also necessary to provide your pet with plenty of fluids. Allergy medicine is usually given once, 3 days in a row, at the same time. It is important that it leads to a slowdown in the reactions of animals, but is necessary to preserve vital functions. If your cat feels unwell after the injection, it is better to contact a veterinarian, but such cases are rare. Vitafel has no contraindications.
Veterinarian's opinion
The drug Vitafel does not contain any components that have a negative effect on the animal’s body. High efficiency after just 1 injection makes the drug one of the most popular on the market for similar products. What do experts say about him, what reviews do veterinarians leave? Sergey Korolev, veterinarian:
“For cats, Vitafel is one of the best remedies that helps to quickly increase immunity and prevent the development of the disease. An important fact is that it can be used by kittens at any age and pregnant females. There are no side effects other than pain after the injection. Anaphylactic shock in an animal occurs exclusively during self-treatment, without consultation with a specialist. Very convenient administration, the dose is strictly regulated. The treatment is short-lived. Redness after injections goes away within just a week.”
Storage conditions
The drug is stored for 2 years in a cool, dry place, out of direct sunlight. The temperature should be 2 – 20 degrees Celsius. An open but unused ampoule of medicine should not be stored. The product does not require special disposal conditions.
Subcutaneous injection for a cat
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